2014 Hyundai Tucson

● Typical for this model

2014 Hyundai Tucson
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 200 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	185
2006	135
2007	65
2008	43
2009	18
2010	57
2011	124
2012	253
2013	265
2014	200
2015	223
2016	1611
2017	1073
2018	384
2019	369
2020	170
2021	72
2022	361
2023	122
2024	84
2025	255
2026	43

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 55%

55% of complaints: engine — 109 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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BOUGHT CAR IN DEC 2017. JULY 8, 2018, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO ISSUES BEFORE THIS EVENT. NO WARNING, CARE JUST WENT UP IN FLAMES STARTING FROM UNDER THE CAR/THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180709

Car died on freeway. Hyundai is saying it needs an engine due to recalls not done. hyundai is refusing to fix these three recalls or replace engine we never received notice of these recalls.Car is sitting at dealership hyundai in flint

NHTSA ODI report, 20231024

On September 21, 2023, around 5:15PM, on Long Island (LI) road in the right lane, I was heading to Mastic area. 1.First noticed burning smell mixing unburned fuel from dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230929

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 40 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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BOUGHT CAR IN DEC 2017. JULY 8, 2018, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO ISSUES BEFORE THIS EVENT. NO WARNING, CARE JUST WENT UP IN FLAMES STARTING FROM UNDER THE CAR/THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180709

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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ON SUNDAY I WAS AT A FLAT DIRT LOT AT A BOAT RAMP... AFTER MY FISHING TRIP I HOPPED INTO THE CAR PUT IT IN REVERSE... BACKED OUT OF MY SPOT CAREFUL TO LOOK BEHIND AT ALL THE TRAILERS AROUND ME... STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160715

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140509 — air bags

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 14V245000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220531 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.

Campaign 22V056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (109 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (40 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 14V245000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.